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from the royal observer

>In public, Prince William seems calm and collected, giving off friendly next-door-neighbor vibes. However, according to royal author Christopher Anderson's new book, his behavior isn't only that. The reality is said to be far grimmer behind closed doors. A former staff member claims that while the Prince of Wales never yelled at his wife and three children, he regularly lost his temper at King Charles, with his alleged outbursts leaving the monarch terrified. 

>Speaking to Page Six, Anderson revealed that William's 'great bellowing tantrums' are reportedly so fierce that it 'terrifies' his father. Moreover, in his new book, Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will be Queen, the royal author noted that while the Prince was "kind and considerate to a fault" with his staff and strangers, and never raised his voice to his family, he took out his anger on Charles. A former aide quoted in the book alleged, "When he [William] gets frustrated, he does resort to shouting" at the King. They continued, "William has a huge, booming voice. Much louder than his father's, so it's not something you soon forget."

>Additionally, the royal author stressed that he did not see William's anger as an isolated incident, as he inherited the same from his father. He claimed Charles, too, reportedly has "a temper like Vesuvius." In an earlier book, he described how the King allegedly "tore a sink off the wall" out of frustration after a cufflink fell down the drain. While William's temper has been under the radar, Charles has aired his frustration in public. One notable incident followed just days after Queen Elizabeth's death in 2022, when the monarch threw a hissy fit over a leaking pen. Wiping the ink with his handkerchief, he scoffed, "Can't bear this bloody thing. Every stinking time."

>It seems Anderson is not the only one who has provided an account of the Prince's alleged tantrums. In his book, Battle of Brothers, royal author Robert Lacey alleged that William and Charles would often get into rows involving Queen Camilla. He penned, "In the years after her 2005 marriage to Prince Charles, Camilla has recounted to her own family and close friends her surprise at discovering this unexpected side to Prince Charming - 'the boy's got a temper!'" He added, "Charles's wife had been horrified at the ranting and raving that on occasion William had unleashed against her husband in her presence."

>To make matters worse, royal author Robert Jobson went a step further during his appearance on The Daily T podcast for The Telegraph, adding more to his assessment of the heir apparent and his alleged mood swings. He said, "I think that there's no doubt that the King used to get on better with Harry [than William]." He continued, "[William] can be quite, not controlling, but he's a bit tricky. He's got a bit of a temper."

In public, Prince William seems calm and collected, giving off friendly next-door-neighbor vibes

he does not.

from page six

Prince William’s fierce temper ‘terrifies’ dad King Charles

>Prince William has such a fierce temper that he allegedly even “terrifies” dad King Charles.

>“William is capable of great bellowing tantrums,” author Christopher Andersen told Page Six in a recent interview.

>In his new book, “Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will be Queen,” Andersen notes that while the prince is “kind and considerate to a fault” with staff and strangers, and never raises his voice to his wife or children, he does raise his voice at his father.

>“When he gets frustrated, he does resort to shouting” at the king, said a former Highgrove staffer who allegedly witnessed several shouting matches.

>“William has a huge, booming voice,” the staffer continued. “Much louder than his father’s, so it’s not something you soon forget.”

>At least one other member of the royal family has been on the receiving end of William’s temper — his brother, Prince Harry.

>In his memoir, “Spare,” Harry recalled that he and his brother got into a heated argument over Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle. Harry claimed that William, who was “piping hot,” lunged at his younger brother, grabbing him by the collar and knocking him to the floor, causing him to land on a dog’s bowl, “which cracked under my back, the pieces cutting into me.”

>Andersen also told us it’s no surprise William can be fiery, as King Charles “has a Vesuvius temper.”

also from Rader online-Wiliam is angry charles won't step aide & cede power to him.

>"Charles has made it clear he's still very much the top dog and that William needs to know his place," an insider told In Touch. "His message for William is that he needs to bide his time and show patience and respect instead of chomping at the bit to unseat him."

>But the report also indicates William isn't exactly happy about it, reporting that the message "is not going over well with William," who is "stomping his feet over what he sees as a bait-and-switch" situation.

>Reportedly, Charles had been handing William more responsibilities amidst his cancer battle and had pretty much accepted William's time was coming sooner, rather than later.

>"[William] was promised that some power would be ceded to him," the source said, "and instead, his father is clearly on this mission to stamp his authority on the monarchy," not just globally but domestically as well.

radar online is generally bullshit but these stories are coming from somewhere.

Meghan Markle makes solo Chicago trip for godson’s communion ― and the timing raises eyebrows

from the royal observer

>Meghan Markle’s recent solo outing has once again landed her in the spotlight — and the resulting headlines are far from favorable. Over the weekend, the Duchess of Sussex made a rare appearance in Chicago, attending the First Communion of her godson, whose mother is one of her closest friends from her time at Northwestern University. Although the trip was intended as a private homecoming to the city where she pursued theatre and international studies from 1999 to 2003 — the timing of this specific appearance has prompted a surge of internet speculation — with fans calling it a PR stunt rather than a sentimental visit. 

>The Duchess was spotted at Holy Name Cathedral on May 2, where a source for PEOPLE noted that she waited alongside other families and friends, keeping a low profile to bypass the usual royal fanfare. A picture of Markle was later posted by journalist Natalie Martinez, where she was captured wearing an elegant beige turtle neck, smiling brightly as the procession of children moved past her pew. While the visit served as a touching tribute to her college friendships, royal watchers were quick to note that it perfectly aligned with one of the most significant fashion events of the year — the Met Gala. As the Hollywood elite gathered in New York for pre-gala celebrations led by Jeff Bezos and Anna Wintour, the Duchess’s presence in the Midwest became a major talking point for critics. 

>On Reddit, skeptics suggested the trip served as a convenient ‘opt-out’ for an event she may not have been invited to. “The Met Gala is tomorrow, and we know Meghan hasn't been invited,” one user speculated, stating, “The Bezos's had a pre-Met gala party last night and Kris Jenner, Anna Wintour, and Serena Williams, to name three, were there. No Meghan. I think she needs to make out that this is more important and the reason she won't be in NY.” Echoing the same sentiment, a second netizen added, “The Gala is technically tomorrow night, but all the pre-parties are happening tonight, so you’re probably right she’s trying to cook up something.” A third was even more blunt with their assessment, sneering, “Oh, she needed something new as an excuse for the PR pieces that say she was invited but decided not to attend because no one believes her security excuses.”

>The debate continued to gain momentum on X, with the Duchess’s real motivations being thoroughly picked apart by the online community. Detractors were quick to challenge the validity of her friendship, questioning, “Meghan is now the Godmother to some alleged new best friend from Northwestern?.... This alleged friend was nowhere to be found at her 2018 wedding.” While another individual remarked, “It just shows the extremes she'll go to just for some publicity.” Despite the online chatter, the Duchess is back in Montecito, preparing for a major family milestone on the horizon — Prince Archie’s 7th birthday on May 6. 

from the royal observer

Prince Harry's Invictus dream in danger as William plots a power move

>Despite six years having passed since the infamous royal exit, the feud between once-close brothers, Prince Harry and Prince William, shows no signs of fading. According to royal expert Tom Bower, Harry's hope of having King Charles attend the 2027 Invictus Games in Birmingham may now be at risk. He claims the Prince of Wales, who's now calling the shots in major monarchical decisions, could prevent his father from attending, aiming to avoid further controversy involving the Sussexes and protect the Firm's image.

>Speaking on Daily Expresso, a podcast by The Daily Express, Bowers told host JJ Anisiobi that Charles's Invictus attendance looked very slim. When the host asked, "So you don't think there's a chance that King Charles will just pop in for five minutes, say hello, smile for the cameras, shake his son's hand, and then jump back in the Rolls-Royce?" Bower replied, "Not least because of what we've discussed, but also because I think William will forbid it." The Duke's dream is not only to see his father in the audience but also to see him publicly aligned with Invictus, potentially even sharing the stage, making up for good media coverage.

>To argue his point, the royal expert pointed out William's strict stance against his estranged brother and his approach to modernizing the monarchy. He stressed, "I think William's role in all this is pretty critical, and he wants to have a smooth transition. He wants to change the monarchy…He needs to appeal to young people and all the other things." He continued, "He [William] doesn't want to be involved in more controversy, especially to benefit Harry and Meghan." Indeed, a potential appearance by the King would likely shift the focus from the veteran competitors and onto the tensions within the family.

>Previously, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has also spoken about how Harry's Invictus could put Charles in a dicey position. He told the Daily Express, "This invitation to King Charles to open the Invictus Games in Birmingham is Harry's trump card. Invictus is his top achievement, and it is a charity so well regarded that it celebrated its first decade with a service at St. Paul's." Invictus, a globally acclaimed military charity that empowers injured servicemen and veterans, aligns with the King's royal role. He added, "The Windsors have a strong sense of duty, and therefore one would expect him [Charles], whatever feelings he has about the difficulties that the Sussexes have wrought for the royal family, to accept."  

>And even though any confirmation on Charles's attendance is still pending, sources told The Daily Beast that the monarch may consider responding to the invite, a prospect that is reportedly not sitting well with the Prince of Wales. At the same time, the development has unsettled royal watchers on the King's side, who view it as an effort to force him into attending the Games, and, by extension, to confer a sense of legitimacy on his youngest son.

honest question- do these "royal experts" know how weak this makes charles seem? that as KING his lazy, alcoholic son can forbid him doing anything?

also prince harry doesn't need charles to provide legitimacy for Invictus. he's been this for years, on his own just fine.